There's a first for everything

Our first vacation as a family of four!! We loaded up the car, added the storage container, followed by the seadoo....yes we look like the circus coming to town. Packing the car was a little bittersweet as we only had to account for one dog and not two. These are the moments that bring up memories for all of us even Lola. Although I must say one dog is so much easier....usually that is unless you are going to Walt Disney world where no dogs are allowed. Note to self....don't tack on two weeks in St.Louis to your trip AND leave the dog at home!!

Our first day at the most magical place on earth was spent at the Animal Kingdom. We quickly went on the safari ride to which Lola loved although she was a little concerned we might get lost. We watched the parade. Got pictures taken with Donald duck, Brer Rabbit and Minnie Mouse. Jeff and Lola rode the Kali River Rapids and got soaked! Lola thought it was great as it was the first ride she met the height requirement. Saylor loved all of the shows, activities and characters too. I couldn't believe how great she was considering the heat and long day. We then had dinner at the Rainforest cafe which was magical in itself. Thunderstorms, Julius Squeezer (boa constrictor above Lola's head), monkeys, rainbows and the best part of all was the "volcano"!! Lola's birthday dessert that was HUGE and oh so yummy.